Sanjawi Explained

Sanjawi (Pushto; Pashto: سنځاوۍ), also spelled Sanzawi or Sinjawi, is a town in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a population of 124000. It serves as the capital of Sanjawi Tehsil – an administrative subdivision of Ziarat District.[1]

Pashto and Wanetsi (Tareeno), which is a unique and archaic dialect of Pashto, are spoken in the town.[2]

Sanjawi is located about 32km (20miles) from Loralai, and 192 km (120 miles) from provincial capital Quetta.Sanjawi is a beautiful city because of the greenery and different fruits.

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30.2833°N 89°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=95&dn=Ziarat Tehsils & Unions in the District of Ziarat - Government of Pakistan
  2. Hallberg, G. 1992. Pashto, Waneci, Ormuri. Sociolinguistic Survey of Northern Pakistan, 4.